ABOUT US
Edmund Rice Eldoret Empowerment Program is a community-based organization in Eldoret, Uasin Gishu County, Kenya, whose focus is to strengthen communities through empowerment of marginalized children, youth and women within Langas and Yamumbi informal settlements in Eldoret using various forms of education as a key to sustainable change.
MISSION
To seek the liberation of people in Langas-Yamumbi, especially of children, youth and women, through respectful engagement with the community, empowering education for a dignified life, advocacy and action for human rights and solidarity.
VISION
Transformed lives of the marginalized and poor children and youth in Langas-Yamumbi for personal and communal growth and development.
CORE VALUES
Principles that govern us include:
- Education to empower for a dignified life
- Gospel living: inclusiveness, reconciliation, solidarity and dialogue
- Prayerful reflection
- Compassion
- Community Engagement
- Advocacy for social justice and human rights
- Collaboration